by Cynthia Grady (Author), Michele Wood (Illustrator)
Enslaved African Americans longed for freedom, and that longing took many forms--including music. Drawing on biblical imagery, slave songs both expressed the sorrow of life in bondage and offered a rallying cry for the spirit.
Like a Bird brings together text, music, and illustrations by Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Michele Wood to convey the rich meaning behind thirteen of these powerful songs.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.1 x 8 x 10.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 01, 2022
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Like a Bird
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 6.3
Point Value: 0.5